All three of the main characters in the novel Ethan Frome bear responsibility in the tragedy. Each one made mistakes that led to the horrible accidents which should have killed Ethan and Mattie. Zeena should have acted more sweetly towards Ethan, Mattie should have not led Ethan on, and Ethan should have honored his commitment to Zeena and his marriage. Zeena bears responsibility for the tragedy because she should have been more kind to people …showed first 75 words of 614 total…

…showed last 75 words of 614 total…did this. He wouldn't have crash into the tree and therefore would have caused the tragedy. In conclusion all three of the main characters in the novel Ethan Frome bear responsibility in the tragedy. Each one made mistakes that led to Ethan and Mattie almost killing them. If Zeena would have treated Ethan better, Mattie wouldn't have led Ethan on, and if Ethan would have honored his marriage than the tragedy would have never happened.